Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
-
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Big leaf Maple
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.